Nutrition

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in
the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” -Thomas Edison

Overview

Nutrition is essentially the science of giving your body the nutrients it needs for growth, repair, and optimal functioning. But, it is really so much more than that! The foods and drinks we consume make us happy – they fill up our souls as well as our bellies. However, the fact that we have such a plentiful variety of nutritional choices, some that contain very little nutrition at all, is a large part of why our nation is challenged by obesity and a variety of diseases related to poor eating habits. This one page is of course not meant to take the place of sound nutrition advice. So, please consult with a dietitian (find a dietitian here) or naturopath (find a naturopath here) for help with your own personal dietary needs. But, just to get you started, following are some basics.

Digestion is Critical

One of the most important issues in nutrition, which is largely overlooked, is the digestion process. If your digestion is impaired because you are eating quickly, are taking medications such as acid-blockers, or are under stress, you may not be absorbing the nutrients you need:

“Within my field of alternative medicine, naturopathy, it is believed that most disease states begin with or are complicated by some level of digestive dysfunction. If the body is not efficient in digesting and absorbing the nutrients it needs, and subsequently does not have all the essential building blocks at its disposal than some level of dysfunction will occur. This dysfunction may effect circulation, tissue repair, respiration, liver function, potentially any system or organ within the body.” – James Sensenig, ND from www.foreverwell.com/articles/natural.html